



🌿 Bright yellow marbling on deep green • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Very easy
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Epipremnum pinnatum 'HiColor' is a selection with particularly saturated foliage — its bright green heart-shaped leaves are marbled with irregular bright yellow-green spots and streaks, more vivid and contrasting than the classic golden pothos. Like all Epipremnum, it naturally climbs trees in the canopy and can be grown on a support or allowed to trail freely among our climbing and trailing plants and our easy-care plants.
Which Pothos variety to choose?
The Epipremnum genus includes several varieties with very different foliage — here’s how 'HiColor' compares among them:
- Epipremnum pinnatum 'HiColor' (this plant) — bright green leaves marbled with intense, irregular yellow-green, climbing or trailing habit (H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The version with the brightest and most saturated marbling.
- Epipremnum aureum — Golden pothos — bright green leaves marbled with creamy yellow, generous habit, 5 sizes. The classic and most generous version.
- Epipremnum 'Marble Queen' — leaves variegated with creamy white and green marbled areas. The brightest and most contrasting version.
- Epipremnum aureum 'N'Joy' — leaves variegated with dark green and creamy white in well-defined areas. The most graphic bicolor version.
- Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue' — lance-shaped silvery blue-green leaves, climbing or trailing habit. The rarest and most original version.
Light & location
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade — the brighter the light, the more intense and saturated the yellow-green spots. In shade, the foliage tends to become a more uniform, ordinary green.
- Ideal: bright living room, office, high shelf, or hanging near an east- or west-facing window.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained — houseplant potting soil mixed with perlite.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — allow the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate to dry out between waterings. Tolerant of missed waterings, Epipremnum 'HiColor' is one of the most forgiving plants when it comes to watering indoor plants.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes and a saucer.
- Humidity: adapts to dry to medium humidity — tolerates dry air well.
- Fertilizer: every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer, diluted liquid fertilizer.
- Support: train it on a moss pole to encourage climbing growth and larger leaves.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
- Color contrast: pair it with an Epipremnum 'N'Joy' in creamy white and a Scindapsus pictus 'Trebie' in silver — the intense yellow-green of 'HiColor' contrasts effectively with the white and silver of the other two varieties for a very bright composition.
- On a support: trained on a moss pole, its leaves grow larger and the yellow-green marbling becomes more generous — pair it with a Monstera Deliciosa to play with two very different large green foliage types.
- Ideal pot: matte black or anthracite ceramic to highlight the intensity of the green and yellow-green — dark tones enhance foliage saturation better than light tones.
Verdeia tips
- Keep bright light to preserve marbling intensity: this is the main condition for the yellow-green to stay saturated and bright — in shade, new leaves gradually grow in a more uniform green.
- Propagate easily: cut a stem with at least one node and place it in a glass of water — propagating plants by cuttings is especially simple with this species, which roots in 1 to 2 weeks.
- Clean leaves regularly: dust dulls the foliage’s shine and reduces the visual intensity of the yellow-green marbling — wiping with a damp cloth every 3 to 4 weeks is enough.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Epipremnum pinnatum 'HiColor'
- Common name: Pothos HiColor, Scindapsus HiColor
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Size at delivery: H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 2–3 m (climbing or trailing)
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
- Watering: moderate — allow the top 2 to 3 cm to dry between waterings
- Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
- Care: very easy — ideal for beginners
- Toxicity: toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decor style: urban jungle / modern / bright
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity and distribution of yellow-green marbling naturally vary depending on light and plant age.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

